The now-defunct Marillac College for Women trained young women to become nuns and other religious vocations. I would imagine this was the main administration building for the college, which is graceful in its pure, simple design. The whole campus is now part of the University of Missouri, St. Louis.
Month: June 2011
Interior, Franciscan Monastery, Marillac College
The interior chapel space is lit by the dramatic stained glass window in the apse, which reveals what could only be seen in passing on the exterior. It’s an interesting space, with the two pictures here showing the space with the lights on and off.
Former Chapel, Marillac College
Now on the South Campus of UMSL, this performing arts space right on Natural Bridge Road is a unique building, with an apparent interest in the stained glass creator in moving the design outside from the inside. Above, you can see the design in blue, red and yellow of a large, resurrected Christ (I think)….
Great Wall of Fenton
I came across this massive retaining wall, complete with composite fence, with another retaining wall behind it.
Homage to Bad Mansard
This is my Sunset Hills homage to Bad Mansard.
Arsenal and Gravois
I love how this building wraps around the oddly angle corner of Arsenal and Gravois; you don’t see buildings doing that so much anymore.
Valley Park Elevator
The historic Valley Park Elevator is the only remaining elevator in St. Louis County, and it even has its own website nowadays.
Meramec Valley Bank
I thought this bank building in Valley Park deserved mentioning, with its sleek lines and rock wall contrasts.
Frisco Hotel, Valley Park
Valley Park was just one of the many resorts that once lined the Meramec River in southwestern St. Louis County. The railroad dominates the area, and people would come out from the city and spend the weekend in the area. I wish it were still like that. But one wonderful remnant remains from that time…
Nothing’s Sacred Anymore
Update: This church faced further destruction at the hands of brick thieves, and eventually the entire front half of the building collapsed, leaving only the back third. It has remained in a ruined condition (See fifth photograph down in this post from August of 2018). This church was hit by the brick thieves, which baffles…